Operations & Maintenance Technician II

About the role

The Tilton Energy Center is a natural gas peaker plant with an 188 MW output. The Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Technician II ensures safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Tilton Energy Center. This role involves monitoring plant systems, responding to alarms, performing start-up and shutdown procedures, and maintaining compliance with operational standards. The technician also supports maintenance and repair of instruments, control systems, and electrical equipment across the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate gas-fired turbines, generators, and auxiliary systems, including start-up and shutdown procedures.
• Monitor and record operational data to maintain safe performance within prescribed limits.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on major equipment and emergency backup systems.
• Maintain accurate equipment files, logs, diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Manage spare parts inventory and assist with physical inventory counts.
• Update and maintain plant operating manuals, technical references, and maintenance records.
• Safely operate plant equipment (e.g., vehicles, cranes, hoists) and adhere to all safety protocols.
• Interpret complex blueprints, wiring diagrams, and perform switching/tagging under supervision.
• Complete required documentation for maintenance, outages, time reports, and material requisitions.
• Support plant management with additional tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent (Associate degree in a technical field preferred).
• Experience: Minimum 2 years as an Assistant Plant Operator or equivalent in a power generation facility.
• Certifications: Must complete O&M Technician qualification within 90 days of hire.
• Skills: Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams; familiarity with plant operations software and tools.

Physical Requirements

All plant employees are expected to work safely at all times. Working at the power plant may involve:

• Exposure to varied outdoor environments, including extreme weather conditions, high noise levels, hazardous areas, and diverse work surfaces.
• Frequent use of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as hard hats, safety glasses, respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves, and high-voltage protective gear.
• Working near high-voltage equipment and operating heavy machinery, with proper training and safety protocols.
• Entry into confined spaces and potentially hazardous environments, often accompanied by exposure to loud machinery and equipment.
• Physical activities including walking, standing for extended periods, crawling, stooping, sitting, climbing vertical and inclined ladders/stairs, operating large valves, and performing tasks requiring up to 50 lbs. of pulling, turning, lifting, or carrying.
• Exposure to extreme heat and cold.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for operating switches, pushbuttons, and other controls.
• Visual acuity requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Participation in a post-offer physical examination and drug screening, as well as ongoing random drug testing.
• Compliance with strict smoking restrictions in and around the facility.